Abstract: A twin-screw extruder is provided in which screws have different rotational speeds depending on the process of treating the raw material and in which degradation of the raw material is less likely to occur. Twin-screw extruder 1 has two screws 3, 5 that extend in parallel to each other. Each screw 3, 5 has cylindrical upstream screw 31 and downstream screw 35, wherein upstream screw 31 has shaft hole 315 that extends in longitudinal direction X and screw flight 316 on an outer circumferential surface thereof, and downstream screw 35 includes large diameter portion 353 having screw flight 357 on an outer circumferential surface thereof and small diameter shaft portion 351 that has a smaller diameter than large diameter portion 353, wherein small diameter shaft portion 351 of downstream screw 35 is inserted into shaft hole 315 of upstream screw 31. Upstream screw 31 and downstream screw 35 can be independently rotated.

Abstract: A twin-screw extruder is provided in which screws have different rotational speeds depending on the process of treating the raw material and in which degradation of the raw material is less likely to occur. Twin-screw extruder 1 has two screws 3, 5 that extend in parallel to each other. Each screw 3, 5 has cylindrical upstream screw 31 and downstream screw 35, wherein upstream screw 31 has shaft hole 315 that extends in longitudinal direction X and screw flight 316 on an outer circumferential surface thereof, and downstream screw 35 includes large diameter portion 353 having screw flight 357 on an outer circumferential surface thereof and small diameter shaft portion 351 that has a smaller diameter than large diameter portion 353, wherein small diameter shaft portion 351 of downstream screw 35 is inserted into shaft hole 315 of upstream screw 31. Upstream screw 31 and downstream screw 35 can be independently rotated.

Abstract: A makeup base for skin that is applied to the skin before applying a makeup cosmetic is provided. The makeup base is not smeared or removed by sweat or cold water, but, when rubbed with warm water, is easily removed from the skin together with the makeup cosmetic and without using a cosmetic cleanser. The makeup base includes a water-containing aqueous phase as a continuous phase, which includes (a) a vinyl acetate polymer, (b) polyhydric alcohol, and (c) a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant. The (a) the vinyl acetate polymer is 0.5 to 7 mass % in the makeup base and is dispersed as particles in the aqueous phase, (b) the polyhydric alcohol is 0.5 to 5.5 parts by mass relative to 1 part by mass of (a) the vinyl acetate polymer, and (c) the hydrophilic nonionic surfactant is 1 to 5 mass % in the makeup base.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a makeup base for skin that is applied to the skin before applying foundation and the like. The makeup base is not smeared or removed by sweat or cold water, but, when rubbed with warm water, it can be easily removed from the skin together with the makeup cosmetic without using a cleanser such as a makeup remover or a face wash. [Solution] A makeup base for skin applied to the skin before applying a makeup cosmetic for skin, the makeup base comprising a water-containing aqueous phase as a continuous phase and containing: (a) a vinyl acetate polymer, (b) polyhydric alcohol, and (c) a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, wherein (a) the vinyl acetate polymer is 0.5 to 7 mass % in the makeup base and is dispersed as particles in the aqueous phase, (b) the polyhydric alcohol is 0.5 to 5.5 parts by mass relative to 1 part by mass of (a) the vinyl acetate polymer, and (c) the hydrophilic nonionic surfactant is 1 to 5 mass % in the makeup base.

Abstract: A medical question contents automatic selection system for automatically selecting medical questions allocated to a patient from the medical questionnaire made by a medical professional. The medical question contents automatic selection system compares the correct answer rate threshold of the medical questions preset by the medical professional with the correct answer rate of the questions to the patient so as to estimate the educational level of the patient about health, compares the vital sign measurement value threshold preset by the medical professional with the vital sign measurement value of the patient so as to estimate the condition level of the patient, and automatically selects medical questions allocated to the patient depending on the educational level and the condition level of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically comprising modified cross-section hollow fibers. What is preferable is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically containing said modified cross-section hollow fibers that are polygonal cross-section hollow fibers having depressions so they can orient along the eyelashes wherein the length of the hollow fibers is 0.5-4 mm and the size is 20-50 ?m. The object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic for eyelashes that exhibits a superior curling effect and long lash effect and allows a beautiful finish.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a solid powder cosmetic having an excellent effect of preventing makeup running and oily shining, and having a satisfactory long-lasting makeup effect. A solid powder cosmetic comprising: a powder component, an oily component as a binder, and an amide mixture obtained by amidating a mixture of hexamethylenediamine and bisaminomethylcyclohexane with hydrogenated castor oil fatty acids. It is suitable for the solid powder cosmetic that an amount of the amide mixture is 1.0% to 15% by mass. It is suitable for the solid powder cosmetic to comprise 1% to 20% by mass of spherical poly(meth)acrylate particles as the powder component. It is suitable for the solid powder cosmetic to further comprise an organically modified clay mineral in an amount of 1.0% to 15% by mass as a total amount with the amide mixture. It is also suitable for the solid powder cosmetic to comprise 5% to 97% by mass of fluorine compound-treated powder as the powder component.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a solid powder cosmetic having an excellent long-lasting makeup effect and the feeling of use. A solid powder cosmetic comprising: spherical poly(meth)acrylate particles having pores in the interiors and at the surfaces and having an average particle size of 3 to 20 ?m, a specific surface area of 80 to 180 m2/g, and a most frequent pore diameter of 180 ? or larger. Furthermore, it is suitable that the solid powder cosmetic further contains activated zinc oxide in an amount of 001% to 30% by mass based on the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface treating agent that can improve texture in use and impart excellent water resistance and sebum resistance. A surface treating agent comprising an organosiloxane derivative having a divalent or trivalent metal salt of a terminal carboxyl group, represented by the following formula (1) or (3).

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically comprising modified cross-section hollow fibers. What is preferable is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically containing said modified cross-section hollow fibers that are polygonal cross-section hollow fibers having depressions so they can orient along the eyelashes wherein the length of the hollow fibers is 0.5-4 mm and the size is 20-50 ?m. The object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic for eyelashes that exhibits a superior curling effect and long lash effect and allows a beautiful finish.

Abstract: A medical question contents automatic selection system for automatically selecting medical questions allocated to a patient from the medical questionnaire made by a medical professional. The medical question contents automatic selection system compares the correct answer rate threshold of the medical questions preset by the medical professional with the correct answer rate of the questions to the patient so as to estimate the educational level of the patient about health, compares the vital sign measurement value threshold preset by the medical professional with the vital sign measurement value of the patient so as to estimate the condition level of the patient, and automatically selects medical questions allocated to the patient depending on the educational level and the condition level of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically comprising modified cross-section hollow fibers. What is preferable is a cosmetic for eyelashes characteristically containing said modified cross-section hollow fibers that are polygonal cross-section hollow fibers having depressions so they can orient along the eyelashes wherein the length of the hollow fibers is 0.5-4 mm and the size is 20-50 ?m. The object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic for eyelashes that exhibits a superior curling effect and long lash effect and allows a beautiful finish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail-care composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide a solvent-based nail-care composition which can be easily applied to nails, provides a film (coating film) on the nail with excellent strength and gloss, and generates a coating film that is difficult to peel off over time and free from loss of gloss. The means used to meet the objective is a nail-care composition comprising (a) nitrocellulose, (b) neopentyl glycol trimellitate adipate polyester resin, (c) one, two, or more members selected from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate-alkyl acrylate copolymers, sucrose benzoate, and a polymer compound having a glass transition temperature of 50-80° C., and (d) a solvent. The present invention provides a solvent-based nail-care composition which is easy to apply, excellent in the strength of film(coating film) on the nail and gloss, difficult to peel off over a period of time, and free from the loss of gloss.